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New Reverse Tracks Come to Sodium 2 + PlayStation Home Weekly Update

+ Posted by Locust_Star on Jul 27, 2011 // PlayStation Home Community Manager

A public service announcement from Lockwood Publishing: Sodium 2 has seen its 3 millionth race! This means that Sodium 2 players have collectively traveled more than 75% of the way from the Earth to the Sun. In recognition of this amazing achievement, Lockwood Publishing is unlocking new Reverse Mode tracks in Sodium 2 this week. Head to the Sodium 2 launch grid on Thursday, July 28th to tear it up on your new tracks!

You may have seen the teaser posters placed throughout PlayStation Home that show a variety of mech silhouettes. This Thursday, these incredibly awesome MechJet costumes will finally be available from the Sodium store in the PlayStation Home Mall. These are seriously some of the most impressive costumes to ever be released in PlayStation Home. Watch this trailer and then tell us what you think in the comments section.

Days may be blazing in the Sodium Desert, but nights can be brutally cold. The latest range of Sodium Desert Nights Track Gear addresses the problem of what to wear to Scorpio’s after the sun goes down. Pick up this future-blasted utility wear this Thursday from the Sodium Store. And while you are there, be sure to scoop up the latest additions to Lockwood Publishing’s Fool Throttle line!

This week sees the PlayStation Home Mall receiving an enormous update with new items from some of the most popular publishers on the PlayStation Home platform. Check out the latest edition of our long-running PlayStation Home Virtual Item Showcase for a sneak peek at some of the coolest clothing, furniture, and costumes that will be hitting the shelves this week.

If you head to the PlayStation Store this week you’ll see that we’ve bundled up a load of content and created a starter pack. Kick start your PlayStation Home collection by picking up this convenient pack, which includes $24 worth of content (including community favorites like the Lakeside Log Cabin and the Mysterious Doll active item) for a low price of $4.99!

You wanted more Billabong clothing? You got it! This week sees an update specially crafted for all the ladies in the PlayStation Home community. Here’s a preview of some of the new Billabong clothing items available this week in the PlayStation Home Mall.

Want to be the center of attention? Want to make everyone do a double take? Then show off your crazy side with the “must-be-seen-to-be-believed” Chaos Clothing line from Hellfire Games. Be the life of any party or dazzle friends and foes alike with animated pandemonium – available this Thursday in the PlayStation Home Mall.

If you haven’t heard yet, Dead Island will be invading PlayStation Home in the very near future. Check out this article on Kotaku for screenshots and be sure to keep your eyes glued to this Blog for more info as we get closer to the launch of this special event.

The PlayStation Home Community Theater will be updated this week with new videos. Log in this Thursday to catch the latest episode of Platinum’d. Afterwards, watch as HomeCast Rewind takes a look at the recently-released UFC content in PlayStation Home and the new Bonk personal space. Replay with Doc also returns with an interview with the ArMy-oF-BeAsTs clan while UFREQtv brings us several interviews from the E3 show floor – including a chat with a member of the PlayStation Home team that his known for his bright hair. Finally, SOCAST covers the latest SOCOM 4 update.

Don’t forget to come out to the PlayStation Home Theater this weekend for our live stream test of the EVO 2011 world championship. Attendees will receive a line of exclusive PlayStation Home/EVO virtual items: Visitors on Friday will receive a limited edition EVO t-shirt for their PlayStation Home avatar; on Saturday players will be rewarded with a special fighting stick companion item; and on Sunday all viewers will receive a replica of the EVO trophy for their PlayStation Home personal spaces.

Locust_star
there is something that’s very annoying
Home needs improvement on active items
its only 2 and we have over 100 active items for sale
I tried making a Blog share about this but The site wont let me and I checked and Im not allowed to mention this?

Blog Share should definitely allow you to make this request (did you check to make sure somebody else hasn’t already made a post on Blog Share about this? It’s a pretty popular topic..). You’re more than welcome to bring it up both here, in the forums, etc. We hear you and have definitely let the rest of the team know that you guys want the ability to place more active items in your personal spaces. There’s nothing to announce at this time but I can assure you that our development team is aware of your request.

Big surprise everyone has to wait even longer for the casino. Its only been postponed about 5 times now. Its getting old. Even scribble shooter was a huge disappointment since people had to spend 7 dollars just to find out their friends couldnt play. Love how the mall gets updates since I am not fortunate to have money to spend in Home. This wait for me was a complete waste. Players better be getting some kind of compensation rewards like a personal space for all the letdowns and continued waiting.

I have to say i am loving those Mech outfits from Lockwood publishings :D. cant wait for those to come out so i can get my fly on lol XD. I am sad that the casino was delayed once again :(. how buggy is the space to be pushed back this many times?

It’s completely normal for spaces to go through multiple iterations based upon QA feedback before being published. The only thing that is different is that I’ve been keeping you all updated each step of the way, which includes letting you know when the game has been delayed. We understand that this is frustrating but the community has been asking for more frequent updates and, when and where possible, we are aiming to do just that.

cant be as buggy as the UFC space was but that didnt stop them from releasing it. tired of continued disappointment. I expect some kind of compensation for the continued lack of concern for players, slack to get spaces out even when its 2 months overdue, and greed that is obvious in mall updates that only benefit money players. They put way to much effort in mall updates for money

The Starter Pack 2 looks great. I definitely think new comers to our little corner of the world will appreciate this big bundle. In fact I may purchase it myself.

The live stream of EVO 2011 looks exciting. I hope the clarity is better than it was a few nights ago. But no matter, that’s why we are beta and we have tests. And though some people may not be fans of events such as the EVO Championships, their participation as viewers (in Home) and reviewers (on the forum) will mean so much to future live streaming events in Home. So I hope for maximum involvement.

Dem mech suits is be kool an i iz gonna buy dem all cus dats jus wat us ballas be doin wastin our money on dis stuf but dis tyme i has thotted dat aint gonna be a waste no no xcept ma gurl ms. spears gonna make me buy her thangs too an i thank she gonna want dat monkey cus she a silly gurl lyke dat. i willin 2 leave da past behind if u can jus admitt u hasnt eva gonna add dem beaver tails an cheese hats an oprah hair style we has all so eagerly been waited on fo so long. jus admit dat an yea. i has gotted a question i wanna kno when u gonna update our avatar dance so dat we can do da moonwalk an also i wanna do da worm cus dats jus how badass i am. also i thank we needs ta be able to ride dolphins around central plaza yea lyke floatin around on dolphins or sum giant whales an i still want ma ace ventura outfit u has promise fo so long PEACE

@ SpyDudeFx, I wouldn’t expect to see the SingStar Shop ever coming to the North American Home. The reason being is because people have reported the problem countless of times when you try entering the store in the SingStar space all you get is smack, bang in your face “Scene Error Download” and the boards in the space are false advertising the Rocker male and female outfits by having OUT NOW! under them. To be honest I’m not really bothered as the Content Development Team always seem to dish out plenty of content to the Home Community which makes up for delays so c’mon people cut these guys some slack here yeah the Casino isn’t coming again and most of you are already complaining. I spent the past 3 years in IT college education myself, and well doing Website Development, Customising Application Software, Graphic Design so on etc. Then you can start complaining try learning C++ Programming or JavaScript Programming then you have ever right to complain otherwise relax and chill. I would personally like to say “Thank You” to Locust_Star, GlassWalls and the Home Content Development Team I give kudos to you all. Even if I am from Europe. =D

IM SO SICK AND TIRED OF POSTING COMMENTS THAT LAND ON DEAF EARS.FIRTSABLE WHATS THE POINT OF GETTING ACTIVE ITEMS IF YOU CAN ONLY USE 2 , WHY CREATE MORE FURNITURE ITEMS IF YOU CAN ONLY PUT 50 PER SPACE (NOT ENOUGH ) .THE WWW-HDD TAKES FOREVER TO STOP SPINNING BEFORE YOU CAN SAY A WORD . HOME HAS TURNED INTO “THE HOME SHOPPING NETWORK ” , THATS WHAT IS ALL ABOUT, THE GREED AND MONEY MAKING , I HAVE SPENT OVER 2,000 DOLLARS YET MY CONCERNS GO UNNOTICED WEEK AFTER WEEK AFTER WEEK, MAYBE THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CAN DO A BETTER JOB AT LISTENING TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY . SOMEONE HERE ONLY REPLIES TO COMMENTS PRAISING THE UPDATES .

I agree. Maybe if people continue posting these types of comments then they will actually take action and quit disappointing players. I have posted many as well but they go unnoticed. shouldnt be surprised though

PS HOME CAN BE SO MUCH BETTER IF THEY WORKED ON UPDATING ITS TECH FEATURES LIKE ALLOWING US TO SHOW VIDEOS AND PLAY MUSIC OFF OUR HDD DRIVE . I INVITE PEOPLE OVER TO MY PLACE AND WE JUST PLAY POOL OR DARTS..BUT IT WOULD BE ALOT BETTER IF I CAN SHOW THEM SOME VIDEOS OR PLAY SOME MUSIC AS WE NJOY OURSELVES. THE NEW TECH SUITS ARE PRETTY COOL BUT IM NOT DIGGING THE COLORS :/ ALSO..I OWN A POOL IN THE HOLLYWOOD PERSONAL SPACE..I TWOULD BE COOL IF I COULDVE CANNON BALL OR JUMP OFF A DIVING BOARD..:P ITS THESE LITTLE EXTRA FEATURES THAT WOULD MAKE HOME AMAZING RATHER THEN ..AAH ITS OK. ALSO THE TV THAT POPS OUT OF MY FLOOR SHOULD SO LET ME USE VIDEO CONTENT OFF MY PS3 HDD..I CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY THIS IS POSSIBLE! BESIDES ALL THIS ..THE NEW GEAR UPDATES ARE GOOD..IM JUST GETTIN TIRED OF SEEING OUTFITS RATHER THAN UPGRADES :/ BUT WATEVER…KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK HOME DEVS..

The store works in EU. We get that error message because the link to the store isn’t active yet. Great about your IT college, however that doesn’t make anyone more qualified to “complain” or ask about future content.

How about some more animal costumes,please? and have them cover the face! unlike that bunny mask… what’s the point of a mask if it shows your face? And those mech suits are okay… i guess. I’m glad more costumes are having a special action now. that’s always an added incentive.
And are you guys ever going to change the Plaza’s music? at least increase the selection or add a second stage!

I also agree, people here dont want to take action, and if they do is only when its convinient for them, specially when it comes to their little update FANS . I want results and not a “STAY TUNE ” or “IM WORKING ON THAT “

I like the improvements to Virtual Item Showcase and I’ll definitely have to pick up one of those new mech suits… But where’s Ooblag’s Alien Casino already? By looking at my name, you can tell I’ve really been looking forward to it and so all the delays have been torture on me. :(

I like the new virtual item showcase video, way better then the way the old one was done. Some nice outfits, but like mentioned where is the alien casino? I agree with needing an apt item increase, and the mansion shows apts can handle four active items with no problem(including the two that were built in).

Winter Villa dates have not ever been announced. But here’s an update: We’re currently making a public space version so that all players can tour the Winter Villa before buying it! This is being done in response to overwhelming feedback from the community that stated the desire for a public tour option for personal spaces. Once development on the public space has finished, we will announce a date for release. Please note that these public tour options will only apply to content made by the SCEA Home team – personal spaces made by our 3rd party partners may not have a public space option.

@ERIKAFOLIE YO GURL, FORGIVE MA WAYS TO OF TYPIN BUT I AINT BE FROM ROUND HERE. FIRST I WANNA SAY, EVERY WEEK YOU COMPLAIN AN MULTIPLE TIMES SAY “IM NOT SOMEONE WHO COMPLAINS” BUT EVERY FLIPPIN WEEK YOU DO AN SAY DA SAME THANG OVER AN OVER. AN GLASSWALLS AN LOCUST BOTH HAS RELY TO YOU ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS SO OBVIOUSLY OBVIOUSLY OBVIOUSLY THEY READ YOUR WHINEY POST EVERY FREAKIN WEEK AN I KNO I SURE AS HELL SEE IT EVERY FREAKIN WEEK AN THEY DOIN WHAT THEY CAN YOU KNO THSES PEOPLE WORKIN ON DIS BLOG LYKE LOCUST DEY ARENT THE ONES SCRIBBLING DOWN DESIGNS FO HOME THEY JUST DOIN THEIR JOB AN HAS FORWARDED YOUE CHILD LIKE TANTRUM EVERY TIME IF NOT MORE THAN U HAS BROUGHT IT UP. BETTER BUSINESS BERAUE AINT GONNA DO JACK DONT U HAVE ANY COMMON SENSE GURTL AN BTW TYPIN LYKE DIS IN ALL CAPITALS AINT GONNA MAKE THINGS GO FASTER AN HOW MANY TIMEZ DO U NEED DA WORD BETA BETA BETA BETA BETA THROWN IN YO WHINEY LITTLE FACE UNTIL U GONNA REALIZE DIS AINT A FULL FUNCTIONING PROGRAM YET YOU TOOL DIS BE BETA JEBUS FRIICKEN RICE

PEOPLE LYKE YOU ERICKAFOLLIE IS ONE REASON SONY AINT EVA GONNA HIRE ME. I WOULD RIP YOU A NEW ONE EVERY WEEK AN BE FIRED. AN IM SURE DA MANAGERS WISH DEY COULD TELL YOU TO SHUT UP BUT DEY CANT. LUCKILY IM HERE TO SAY SHUTTTT UPPPP YOU WHINEY SPOILED ROTTEN WOMAN DIS IS FREAKIN BETA

LOVE the mech outfits!!!!!! i was gonna get the home robotic dog but there are real animals coming out for the personal space. one question will you be able to interact with the animals like the robotic dog?

I know this has nothing to do with the specific blog, but since you are answering questions I have one for you. Sony announced the Academic program for Move.Me and many .edu emails are said to be invalid, will Sony be fixing this error so people can join for a free voucher?

Im sorry but i cant understand half the things you wrote, i do not speak slang and i dont see why Sony would hire anybody who cant even spell BUREAU . IF i say “im not one to complaint but then i complaint is because im being funny, have you ever met a Girl that doesnt complaint about anything ? ok then .

I will translate for my buddy hollywood. He is not from around here lol ErickaFollie, the managers have read every single post you ever wrote. They have even replied. Hollywood would like you to look up the definition for beta. Ive been in alot of betas, and this is the most functional, detailed one ive ever been in. It is one thing to suggest ideas, but to complain or demand something is much different and not a good way to present yourself. There are plenty of threads on the forum with people suggesting the same things that you want. But you chose to spend the $2000 on Home, no one forced you. And just because you spent money doesnt mean you get everything you ask for. A beta is not a complete game, or network. Its work in progress and we basically test it. The managers here, they arent developers. They arent the artists who create spaces or active items or programming home. That would be like going to Mcdonalds and complaining to the manager that they are stupid because they dont have rootbeer flavored milkshakes. The managers dont create new items lol but they gladly forward all of your annoying complaints and I respect how they stay professional and havent flipped out on you yet.

Really, yall shouldn’t put dates with spaces, if you think there is a chance of the space not coming out. About 2 or 3 weeks ago, there were dates put out, and I will find that post again, of when the casino space and villa space was suppose to come out. The dates were the casino on the 21st of July, and the villa on the 26th of July. I will find that post, but sure now that I said something, you guys will most likely be looking for it to, to delete it. Still bad PR guys.

Locust_star, you and glasswalls are both incompetent beyond all belief. The casino is delayed yet again yet you keep giving the same stupid escuses. Don’t blame QA for your failures. Home see’s little or no QA as evidenced by the large number of buggy items & spaces unleashed on home with the UFC public & private spaces being the latest. Please don’t fob us off with more BS non-answers. Its long overdue you either started doing the job your paid for or step down. No more excuses no more faux trolls spewing vitriol about anyone who questions the abysmal quality of PS Home.